We present an easy take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is loaded with essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
